LETTERS: TENSIONS between nations are threatening communal peace.
The Global Peace Index 2023 analysis says the average level of country peacefulness has dropped by 0.42 per cent over the past year.
While there were improvements in conflict-ridden nations, there was disproportionate violence in the world.
The chaos has caused societal divisions.
The World Economic Forum, in its Global Risks Report 2023, has forecast the erosion of social cohesion.
What this necessitates is a need for dialogue that equips us with tools to map out issues and resolve them.
Viewing challenges through a philosophical lens allows us to establish a stronger ground for the values that underlie these outlooks.
The international rule book may be refined by eastern and western teachings, from the political philosophy of Aristotle to the ethical teachings of Lao Tzu.
World religions forge a philosophical alliance that encourages mutual dialogue. Philosophy can unite the world.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that Malaysia must be at the forefront of shaping a new global ethical governance in spite of differing religious worldviews.
Malaysia's diversity can promote dialogue that produces a unique strand of philosophy that can reform the global order.
PRAVIN PERIASAMY
Content curator,
Malaysia Philosophy Society,
Kuala Lumpur
The views expressed in this article are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect those of the New Straits Times